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Stutzman: Happy to say Alpena is home
October 1, 2012 As I write this week’s column I am expecting the birth of our second child at any moment (literally). more »»
Speer: New brand could be a memorable one
September 28, 2012 Just Do It. Finger Lickin Good. The Un-Cola. Breakfast of Champions. more »»
Editorial: Faces with the numbers tells the whole story
September 28, 2012 No one need tell us about the economy. Here in Northeast Michigan we’ve seen, experienced and lived through it all. We’ve shed tears as loved ones left the area for work elsewhere. more »»
Murch: Give me something to believe in
September 28, 2012 We all have beliefs, at least I hope we all have beliefs. I guess I shouldn't be presumptuous because some people might just not care about anythin. more »»
Editorial: Put the cell phone away
September 27, 2012 Everyone knows there are rules of etiquette and decorum that one should follow in certain situation. more »»
Fletcher: Families still struggling while economy isn’t helping
September 25, 2012 I’ve been asked about the lack of a column last week. The explanation has nothing to do with ruthless editorial suppression but rather I went hunting. more »»
Krawczak: We could benefit from kicking it up a notch
September 24, 2012 Two years ago, four of us participated in Swampfoot 4 Mile. Recently, after a year off from the race, we ran it again. Swampfoot is a four mile foot race with military style obstacles throughout. more »»
Editorial: Mandate or not, a change is needed
September 21, 2012 This week Michigan legislators approved legislation authorizing every public classroom to have a U.S. flag and students be provided an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. more »»
Speer: New day of school funding is upon us
September 21, 2012 It’s Thursday afternoon and the sounds of laughs and squeals can be heard from the gymnasium. more »»
Murch: Summer just left and I already miss it
September 21, 2012 Fall just started, and while I love this time of the year, I already miss summer. • I'm one of those people who has certain routines. more »»
Editorial: Standing pat best action on consolidation
September 20, 2012 No action sometimes is the best actio. more »»
Gray: The secret to happiness exposed
September 18, 2012 Of all the reasons to get fit, have you considered this one? Happiness. Yes – real, belly laughing, let’s tackle the day, life is sunny happiness. You thought I was going to say: “weight loss. more »»
Stutzman: Alpena is my sanctuary: New branding effort under way
September 17, 2012 When I started the Inspiring A-Town effort in late 2010 I had intentions of creating a grass-roots movement to emphasize our beautiful community and change negativity into positive momentum one... more »»
Speer: Proposals try to circumvent system
September 14, 2012 Two years ago this November you and I expressed our opinion whether or not to call for a Constitutional Convention in 2011. We agreed it was not needed, voting 66-33 percent against i. more »»
Editorial: That Northeast Michigan spirit
September 14, 2012 Not surprising, former Northeast Michigan residents often make great contributions to their new communities, as evidence by two recent newspaper accounts that came across our desk. more »»
Editorial: Celebrating 150 years with Alpena’s First Congregational
September 13, 2012 Friends, family and members of the congregation gathered together last weekend to celebrate the anniversary of Alpena’s First Congregational United Church of Christ. more »»
Fletcher: Consolidating governments into one: Thunder Bay County
September 11, 2012 There’s been a lot written about political consolidation of government. more »»
Krawczak: Stop being so nice all the time
September 10, 2012 The title might sound backwards. And in most cases it probably would be, but keep reading, I think you’ll understand. Sometimes the people of Alpena can be too nice. more »»
Speer: A question of whether to consolidate
September 7, 2012 Like meteors shooting across the sky, two noteworthy stories emerged from different parts of the state this week, each on a collision course with the other. more »»
Editorial: Become part of the family this weekend in Posen
September 7, 2012 Travel the highways of this country and occasionally one still can come across communities where time seems to stand still, where memories of life years ago still can be experienced and where a... more »» |
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